Vivitar 3695 User Manual

Vivicam 3695

User's Manual

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Table of Contents

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Digital Camera

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1 Safety Precautions ....................………….…..................2

1-2 Before Using Your Camera ...............……………...........2

1-3 Operational Precautions...........................…………….....3

1-4 Package Contents ..............................…………….......3

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Camera

2-1 Product Description….....................…….……...……......4

2-2 Specifications................................………..….…......…....6

2-3 System Requirements……………………….……………6

Chapter 3 Controls, Operation, and Display

3-1 LED Indicators………....................…...…………….….....7

3-2 LCD Monitor Display………..........................……...........7

3-3 Power Switch …………...……………………………........8

3-4 Shutter Button………...........................……..……….......9

3-5 Mode Dial.......……….….......…...…………………….......9

3-6 MENU/ENTER; Multi-Select Button…. .….…..…………..9
3-7 Flash Button………………………..……………….………9
3-8 Mode Display Button…………………………….……….10
3-9 Macro Switch…………………………….……….……….10

Chapter 4 Navigating Modes and Menus

4-1 Record Mode .......................................……………......11

4-2 Play Mode.....................................…………….............12

4-3 Movie Mode ................................……………..............12

4-4 Setup Mode .......................................…………….........13

4-5 PC Connection Selection .....................…………….......15

Chapter 5 Preparing Your Camera

5-1 Attaching the Hand Strap…….................………..…......16

5-2 Loading Batteries..............…………..........……….........16

5-3 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card....…..…..…....17

5-4 Setting Up the OSD Language………..…………….......18

5-5 Setting Up the Date/Time………………………..…….....18

Chapter 6 Getting Started

6-1 Setup Mode………....…....………………………..……....19

6-2 Record Mode (including Self-Timer and Digital Zoom)...19
6-3 Play Mode (including Delete and Slide show functions)..20

6-4 Movie Mode………....….....................…….……..............21

6-5 PC Connection Mode………………………………………21
6-6 TV Output………….………………..…..………….………22

Chapter 7 Driver Installation

7-1 Installing the PC Camera Driver…….....……....………....23

7-2 Installing PC Application Software………………………...24

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Introduction

Please read through this manual carefully before using your

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camera and follow the instructions to derive maximum benefit
from your camera and avoid damage from improper operation.

1-1 Safety Precautions

The software CD-ROM packaged with the camera is
intended for PC use only.

Your camera is a precision electronic device. Do not
attempt to service this camera yourself. Opening the
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or
other risks.

1-2 Before Using Your Camera

Take some test images with your new camera and become
familiar with its operation before taking images of an
important occasion (such as a wedding ceremony or a
vacation trip)

Test the camera beforehand to ensure that it functions well.
Pay close attention to the timing of the shutter and
familiarize yourself with the use of the macro function.

Familiarize yourself with the process of transferring images
to your computer.

Caution regarding the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor –
Your camera includes an LCD for image display. If the LCD

should break open please observe the following precautions:

1. If the liquid contacts skin wipe and dry the skin with a
cloth and wash with large amounts of water.

2. If the liquid gets in the eye immediately rinse with fresh
water for at least 15 minutes and then consult with a physician
to receive treatment as soon as possible.

3. If anyone accidentally swallows the liquid rinse the mouth
with water, drink large amount of water and consult a
physician to receive treatment as soon as possible.

1-3 Operational Precautions

Your camera includes many intricate electrical components. Do
not drop or hit the camera while taking images.

? Avoid using or storing your camera in the following locations:

1. Damp and dusty places.

2. Sealed vehicles or places exposed to direct sunlight or
subject to extremely high temperature.

3. Environments with high vibration.

4. Locations with smoke, oil fumes, or steam.

5. Locations subject to strong magnetic fields.

6. Rain or snow.

? Do not open the battery cover when the power is on.
? If water has entered the camera, immediately turn the power

OFF and remove the batteries.

? Maintaining your camera:

1. If the lens or LCD monitor surface is dirty, please use a lens
brush or soft cloth to wipe clean. Avoid touching them with
your fingers. Exercise care to avoid scratching the lens or LCD
surface.

2.Do not use any detergent or volatile solution, which will
damage the camera case and painted surfaces. Only use a
soft cleaning cloth.

1-4 Package Contents

The following items are normally included with each new
camera. Please be advised, however, that product
inclusions will very depending upon your dealer, retailer, or
reseller.

CD-ROM (with Camera Driver & PC application software),
Pouch, Wrist Strap, 2 AA Alkaline batteries.

USB Cable TV – OUT Cable This User's Manual

Note: your new camera is designed to use Secure Digital (SD)
or Multi-Media Cards (MMC). These are not included with the
camera.

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2-1 Product Description

Front View

(1) Flash
(2) Lens Cover/ Power Switch
(3) Lens
(4) Shutter Button
(5) Self-timer LED
(6) Red-eye Reduction LED
(7) Macro Switch
(8) USB and TV Port Cover

TV-OUT Port
USB Port

Rear View

(1) LCD Monitor
(2) Display Button
(3) Mode Dial
(4) Status LED
(5) Macro Mode LED
(6) ENTER Button
(7) Multi-Select Button
(8) Strap Holder
(9) Flash Setting Button
(10) Battery Cover

Memory Card Slot

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solution:

800X600

Quality

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Chapter 3 Controls, Operation, and Display

2-2 Specifications

? Lens: focal length =7.5 mm, aperture F/2.8
? Image Sensor: 2.0 mega pixel CMOS sensor
? Sensitivity: ISO 100
? White Balance: Automatic, Sun, Tungsten, Fluorescent.
? Shutter: Electrical
? Shutter Speed: 1/4 to 1/2000 second
? Internal Storage: 16MB Internal Flash Memory
? External Storage: SD Card (MMC compatible) up to 512MB
? Still Image File Format: JPEG
? Movie File Format: AVI (Motion JPEG), no sound
? Movie mode resolution: 320 x 240 (CIF)
? Still-Image Resolution options:

2048x1536(using Firmware Interpolation Technology)
1600 x 1200 (Native 2 MP resolution)
1280 x 960
800 x 600

? Digital Zoom: 10-Step 4X Digital Zoom
? Range of focus, Normal: 60 cm (24 inches) to Infinity
? Range of focus, Macro: 20 to 25cm (8 to 10 inches)
? Self-timer: 10 second delay
? PC-CAM frame rate: CIF (320 x 240) 20 to 30 fps,

VGA (640 x 480) 15 to 25 fps

? Flash Modes: Automatic, Red-eye reduction, Off
? TV output : NTSC or PAL, selectable
? USB connectivity: version 1.1

? Number of images stored in 16MB (typical):

Re

Fine 100 40 25 15

Normal 200 100 60 40

? Movie File duration in 16MB internal memory : 100 seconds

? Power: 2 AA Alkaline Batteries, or one CR-V3
? Dimensions: 93 x 56 x 38 mm
? Weight: About 120g (without batteries)

1280X960 1600X1200 2048X1536

2-3 System Requirements

The minimum system requirements for the digital camera is as the
following:

System

OS Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
CPU Intel Pentium 300 MHz
RAM 64 MB
CD-ROM 4X or above
HDD Hard drive with 40 MB free disk space
USB port One USB 1.1 port

Requirement

3-1 LED Indicators

The LED indicators located on the top of LCD monitor signify:

Red On The camera is busy, please

Green On Macro mode – for close ups

Standby/Busy
(Red LED)

LED Status Description

Off Camera is ready

Off Normal Mode, for shots beyond

Macro Mode
(Green LED)

wait until the Red LED blinks
once and goes off

two feet

3-2 LCD Monitor Display

(1) Image resolution (horizontal dimension)
(2) Image quality setting
(3) Current mode (still or movie)
(4) Memory card symbol (when a card is inserted)
(5) Shot counter
(6) Self-timer indicator
(7) White balance setting
(8) AM/PM (clock)
(9) Time display (hour: minute)
(10) Date
(11) Remaining battery power
(12) Digital Zoom setting (10 steps)
(13) Flash mode